100,000+ Books, Games & Puzzles in-stock 🇳🇿

Overnight NZ-wide delivery on in-stock orders 🚀

Body

Effective Tools to Heal Pain, Restore Health and Prevent Injury
4.0 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 67 ratings, 7 reviews)
Brief Description
The Sunday Times bestseller with all the strategies you need to prevent pain and fuel your body to its fullest health potential. ‘James is incredible – he has played a huge role in helping me manage my fitness and recover from injury over the years’ David... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2999
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 4-6 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

The Sunday Times bestseller with all the strategies you need to prevent pain and fuel your body to its fullest health potential.

‘James is incredible – he has played a huge role in helping me manage my fitness and recover from injury over the years’ David Beckham

Simple techniques and strategies to heal, reset and restore

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
The Sunday Times bestseller with all the strategies you need to prevent pain and fuel your body to its fullest health potential.

‘James is incredible – he has played a huge role in helping me manage my fitness and recover from injury over the years’ David Beckham

Stress, anxiety, injury, everyday wear and tear.

Life takes its toll on our bodies and it can be so easy to suffer through the aches and pains when it feels like you don't have the time, money or resources to fix them.

In Body, James Davies gives you everything you need to heal, reset and restore your body to manage everyday niggles and more serious injury. From arthritis and muscle strains to IBS and stress, James has compiled everything he's learned as an internationally renowned physio and osteopath to give you all the tools you need. Simply explained and with case studies along the way, this book is the go-to book for looking after your body.

Empower yourself with the knowledge you need to achieve full-body health and keep your body moving.

Body was number 9 in the Sunday Times Bestseller Chart w/b 12th September 2022.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008524104

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 530g

Pages: 432

About the Author

James Davies is a world-renowned osteopath, performance coach and recovery specialist. He has worked throughout the UK, USA, EUROPE and Jamaica with professional athletes ranging from Olympic champions, premiership footballers, NFL and rugby union players, as well as A-list clients from Music, Film and TV.

Also by James Davies

View all
  • Sedated
    In Britain alone, more than 20% of the adult population take a psychiatric drug in any one year. This is an increase of over 500% since 1980, and the numbers continue to grow. Yet, despite this prescription epidemic, levels of mental illness of all types have actually increased in number and severity. Using a wealth of studies, interviews with experts,...
    Paperback
    $2600
    Elsewhere:
    $2799
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Meet the Pirates
    There's so much to digest when it comes to history—how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers aged 6+ who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on pirates, from famous looters to scurvy and hygiene, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible...
    Paperback
    $1899
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Comic Strip Myths: Myths, Monsters and Mayhem in Ancient Greece
    The Greek myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This striking comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the gods—containing six tales full of love, loss, greed, envy, and bravery. Journey down to the Underworld with Orpheus and join Theseus in his quest to defeat the dreaded Minotaur. Bursting with detail...
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Meet the Ancient Egyptians
    There's so much to digest when it comes to history - how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Egypt from gods and worship to mummification, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the best-selling Horrible...
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Back in Ten
    "James is the man; he has revolutionised the way I feel about my body" DAVID BECKHAM "James is a true healer" PEDRO PASCAL FIX YOUR BACK IN 10 MINUTES A DAY! After decades spent working with pro-athletes and Olympians, top actors and performers, leading osteopath and performance coach James Davies is on a mission to help you fix your back....
    Paperback
    Sold Out
  • Myths, Monsters and Mayhem in Ancient Greece
    The Greek myths are some of the oldest and most famous stories ever told. This striking comic book collection is the perfect introduction to the world of the gods—containing six tales full of love, loss, greed, envy, and bravery. Journey down to the Underworld with Orpheus and join Theseus in his quest to defeat the dreaded Minotaur. Bursting with detail...
    Hardback
    Sold Out
  • Meet the Ancient Greeks
    There's so much to digest when it comes to History – how do you know where to begin? These incredible short introductions are just the thing for readers who are beginning to explore ancient history. Get to know the basics on Ancient Greece from religious ceremonies to day-to-day life, with easy-to-digest, humorous text that is reminiscent of the bestselling Horrible...
    Paperback
    Sold Out

More from Self-Help & Personal Development

View all
  • Signed Copy
    New Release
    "What Were You Thinking!?"
    Everything parents need to know about their baby, child or teen's developing brain to raise resilient, emotional intelligent kids, by globally renowned neuroscience educator Nathan Wallis. 'What were you thinking!?'If you've ever asked this in despair while watching a toddler melt down, a tween push boundaries or a teenager make a truly terrible decision, this book is for you.In "What Were...
    Paperback
    $3299
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Let Them Theory
    New York Times Bestselling Author. Millions of books sold worldwide! A Life-Changing Tool Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About What if the key to happiness, success, and love was as simple as two words? If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other...
    Paperback
    $2599
    Elsewhere:
    $3200
    (8)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Eat Your Ice Cream
    New Release
    Eat Your Ice Cream
    The New York Times bestseller that presents a bold new vision for living well and ageing with purpose from a world-renowned health expert THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From a leading doctor and world-renowned health expert, the simple, uplifting and practical guide to cutting through the wellness noise, living well and ageing with purpose. ‘Essential reading for anyone who...
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $4000
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    The Winner's Formula
    The Neuroscience of Peak Performance, Success, and Happiness Why do some people win all the time? Why do others languish? From Olympians to Formula 1 drivers, addicts to billionaires, cognitive neuroscientist Dr Kerry Spackman has spent decades working to help people understand how to succeed. In The Winner's Formula, Kerry explains what goes on in your brain when you are...
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Choose Your Hard
    Every path in life is hard. Being unfit and unhealthy is hard. Choosing to exercise, eat well, face discomfort, and do the difficult things is also hard. The question is: which hard do you choose? In Choose Your Hard, Professor Grant Schofield, one of New Zealand’s most cited health scientists with over 18,000 citations in the scientific literature, argues that...
    Paperback
    $3300
    Elsewhere:
    $3500
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Atomic Habits Daily Calendar
    New Release
    The Atomic Habits Daily Calendar
    Powerful ideas for each day of the year from the author of the #1 worldwide bestseller, Atomic Habits. Based on the principles that made Atomic Habits a global phenomenon, this daily calendar turns habit formation into a simple daily practice. Get actionable guidance, motivational insights, and system-building tools that make it easier to get a little bit better—every day of...
    Calendar
    $3699
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The DOSE Effect
    The DOSE Effect offers small habits to boost your brain chemistry. "This book will help you find more motivation, create deeper connections, energise your body, and destress your mind," says Jay Shetty, author of Think Like a Monk. Life can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Today’s fast-paced world leaves many of us struggling with extreme emotional highs...
    Paperback
    $3199
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    (2)
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • New Release
    Now What?
    There are countless self-help books telling you how to get the life you want—how to find your purpose, make your plan, follow your goals. Yet, too many of us are frozen in life, unfulfilled and stuck with what we have. Too often, we only see our future through a lens of the past—our past beliefs, experiences, and circumstances. We desire...
    Paperback
    $3299
    Elsewhere:
    $3999
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • We Can Do Hard Things
    We Can Do Hard Things is a powerful and inspiring guide co-authored by renowned voices Abby Wambach, Glennon Doyle, and Amanda Doyle. This compelling book offers insights and encouragement to help readers tackle life's toughest challenges. By combining personal stories with practical advice, the authors empower you to embrace resilience and courage. Their collective wisdom sheds light on the strength...
    Paperback
    $3200
    Elsewhere:
    $4000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • Atua Wahine
    Ancient wisdom of the Māori goddesses to help you navigate the modern world Atua Wahine are the Māori goddesses who make up the world around us: earth, fire, water, the moon, and more. From the earth mother, Papatuanuku, who sustains and nurtures us, to the goddess of peace, Hineputehue, who transformed pain into beauty, and the misunderstood goddess of the...
    Hardback
    $3000
    Elsewhere:
    $3699
    (3)
    Backorder
    Ships mid August
  • The Myth of Normal
    A book that changes everything - from the legendary Dr Gabor Maté THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD We tend to believe that normality equals health. Yet what is the norm in the Western world? Mental illness and chronic disease are on an unstoppable rise. How did we get here? And what lies ahead for us?...
    Paperback
    $2400
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow
  • The Anxious Generation
    A powerful argument for reclaiming childhood—and all human relationships—from the online world, from the influential social psychologist and international bestselling author. Jonathan Haidt has spent his career speaking truth and wisdom in some of the most difficult spaces—communities polarised by politics and religion, campuses battling culture wars, and now the mental health emergency hitting teenagers today in many countries around...
    Paperback
    $2299
    Elsewhere:
    $3000
    In Stock
    Ships tomorrow

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 100,000 books, toys, board games and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.